Planetary
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About
Planetary is a Geneva, Switzerland-based full-stack microbial fermentation platform operating as a CDMO, producing mycoprotein and precision-fermented ingredients for food and bioeconomy applications 12.
Funding History
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | Series A | CHF 22M | Radikal Capital, Oetker Ventures | Royal Cosun, arc investors, Green Generation Fund, AgriFoodTech Venture Alliance, Astanor Ventures, XAnge 12 |
What Investors Say
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What Founders Say
“Raising capital outside AI and defense now requires far more focus and resilience than it did just a few years ago.” — David Brandes, CEO & Co-Founder 1
Sources
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Startupticker, “Planetary raises CHF 22 million to scale global fermentation infrastructure and licensing platform,” April 20, 2026, accessed April 20, 2026. https://www.startupticker.ch/en/news/planetary-raises-chf-22-million-to-scale-global-fermentation-infrastructure-and-licensing-platform↩↩↩
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EU-Startups, “Swiss startup Planetary raises nearly €23 million to build the industrial backbone of the bioeconomy,” April 2026, accessed April 20, 2026. https://www.eu-startups.com/2026/04/swiss-startup-planetary-raises-nearly-e23-million-to-build-the-industrial-backbone-of-the-bioeconomy/↩↩